# Building permits at 2541 E 83rd St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 project at 8401 S Saginaw Ave, permitted Jun 1.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 19, 2025: Spr 2019 CBC remove and replace california porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (16 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC remove and replace california porch as per plans | $27,000 | [101061897](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061897/) |
| Jul 7, 2014 | Alteration or repair | 1. Raised guardrail to 42" high per architect plan.2. Replace damage steel column, beam per architect plan.3. Patch/repair concrete balcony and walk way as required. | $8,000 | [100506863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100506863/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | [2650 E 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2650-e-83rd-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: 1st floor outside the property. | $8,500 | [B200473566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473566/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [2650 E 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2650-e-83rd-st/) | 780 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1195 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: parts of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017913. | $9,000 | [B200473561](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473561/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [8401 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8401-s-kingston-ave/) | 660 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 13 kw. Array output: 17.22 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $42,718 | [B200474764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474764/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [8414 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8414-s-kingston-ave/) | 810 ft S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 8; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: existing elevations. | $12,000 | [B200474315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474315/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [8401 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8401-s-kingston-ave/) | 660 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $6,660 | [B200474769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474769/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [8235 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8235-s-kingston-ave/) | 330 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement / exterior rear. | $2,850 | [B200474140](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474140/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [8235 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8235-s-kingston-ave/) | 330 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement /exterior back. | $9,500 | [B200474129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474129/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [8401 S Saginaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8401-s-saginaw-ave/) | 880 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 12700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003433. | $700,000 | [B200471766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471766/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [8357 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8357-s-phillips-ave/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to add office and powder room at heated attic level with associated plumbing and electrical.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), attic. | $59,215 | [B200467799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467799/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [8311 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8311-s-phillips-ave/) | 740 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $29,500 | [B200470725](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470725/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8148 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8148-s-colfax-ave/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: both floors. | $1,000 | [B200468856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468856/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8142 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8142-s-marquette-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 59'-11' ' (length). Location: left side. | $2,587 | [B200510620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510620/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [8224 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8224-s-yates-blvd/) | 0.23 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $18,909 | [B200512364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512364/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [8210 S Manistee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8210-s-manistee-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $1,500 | [B200509597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509597/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [8438 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8438-s-kingston-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications - new front deck and stairs for vpl with associated concrete work | $25,400 | [B200509246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509246/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [8342 S Yates Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8342-s-yates-blvd/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.65 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $19,535 | [B200477662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477662/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8437 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8437-s-kingston-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | ADA Bathroom modifications. Remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $22,387 | [B200470611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470611/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 06:43 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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